seems as thought it's becoming more common place for people to be keeping what is essentially and personal bicycling blog on public forums.

i've decided to ignore them completely once i've established that that is the case.

I know what you mean, but I get it. It's for accountability--the idea that once you've announce it to the world then you're committed or obligated to complete it. It's not for everyone, but if that's what it takes for someone to keep on track then by all means, carry on.

I know what you mean, but I get it. It's for accountability--the idea that once you've announce it to the world then you're committed or obligated to complete it. It's not for everyone, but if that's what it takes for someone to keep on track then by all means, carry on.

The 2015 Commuting Mileage thread would accomplish the same thing, right?

to be fair, I do "a personal thread" to see how long a UK-based BSO will last and how much money I'm saving versus the bus.

however, i'm trying to do 3 things for bike forums:

1. provide an account that a BSO can be a legitimate commuting device
2. demonstrate how much money can be saved by biking versus the bus (nevermind a car!)
3. demonstrate how long it takes to really "break even" with an expensive bike (years!)

to be fair, I do "a personal thread" to see how long a UK-based BSO will last and how much money I'm saving versus the bus.

however, i'm trying to do 3 things for bike forums:

1. provide an account that a BSO can be a legitimate commuting device
2. demonstrate how much money can be saved by biking versus the bus (nevermind a car!)
3. demonstrate how long it takes to really "break even" with an expensive bike (years!)

There seems to be some value in your thread for others, unlike this one.

There seems to be some value in your thread for others, unlike this one.

Maybe. I enjoy it but I don't think it's had a lot of visitors in a while. Sometimes a new face pops in, but it usually doesn't get hits until I hit an interesting milestone (1 or 2 years owned or the calendar flipping.)

Maybe. I enjoy it but I don't think it's had a lot of visitors in a while. Sometimes a new face pops in, but it usually doesn't get hits until I hit an interesting milestone (1 or 2 years owned or the calendar flipping.)

But, I will soldier on!

edit: Also, my thread started out just like this one

But there's always been the talk of avoiding a BSO. Now you are showing that it can be made to work as a commuter. I suspect that the simplicity of yours circumvents a lot of the issues with geared BSOs. Maybe it's still valid to avoid those. Maybe you should get one so we can all find out.

But there's always been the talk of avoiding a BSO. Now you are showing that it can be made to work as a commuter. I suspect that the simplicity of yours circumvents a lot of the issues with geared BSOs. Maybe it's still valid to avoid those. Maybe you should get one so we can all find out.

unfortunately for my BSO, i may be moving again quite soon, so let's see what happens ... but i will diligently continue riding until i can't use it anymore.